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Alford Five Sailed Windmill, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Built as a seven-storeyed windmill in 1837 by the local millwright John Oxley, this is still a working mill on the edge of the popular market town of Alford.You can tour the mill and see the centuries old stone grinding process in action whilst enjoying views of the Lincolnshire WoldsThis is a fully...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
Saltfleetby Fisheries, Saltfleetby (approx. 5 miles away)
Welcome to Saltfleetby Fisheries - a family run day ticket fishery. Our fishery has three well stocked lakes set in natural and sheltered surroundings stocked with Carp, Tench, Perch, Bream, Rudd, Roach and Chub. We have a small peaceful, adults only touring and camping site with caravans...
Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth (approx. 5 miles away)
The Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth is a modern state-of-the-art leisure facility offering value for money for residents and visitors. Open seven days a week from 7am-10pm on weekdays and 8am-7pm at weekends, it has plenty to offer including a 5m eight lane pool with moveable floor and a leisure...
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Alford and District are a local cricket club with first class facilities including qualified and accredited coaches. They have two senior teams playing Saturdays and one on a Sunday, as well as junior teams playing midweek (junior coaching in season at the Club on Mondays). Founded in 1885 the...
Spirit Of Sutterby, Sutterby (approx. 5 miles away)
Spirit of Sutterby is a community project organised under the umbrella of the Down Your Wold project. The primary goals are to explore the hamlet of Sutterby, researching its past and recording its present and to help with its future. Lost in a fold of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds, close by...
Church Of St John The Baptist, Sutterby (approx. 5 miles away)
The church of St John the Baptist, in the charming hamlet of Sutterby, is a redundant 12th century Anglican holy building. Designated by English Heritage as Grade II listed it is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches charity. A simple one storey structure it is constructed in gr...
Louth Hockey Club, Louth (approx. 5 miles away)
The ethos of Louth Hockey Club is to be mindful, respectful and encouraging to all that attend our training sessions, whatever their ability or age, so that we can all enjoy hockey. Matches and training are undertaken at the London Road astro turf and pavilion. There is free parking and...
Rushmoor Country Park, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
Home of all creatures, great and small.Enjoy a day at Rushmoor and whether you are young or old, happy or grouchy you will find something to make you smile.There are baby lambs to bottle feed – don't miss out – then it's off to meet the goats and rabbits and guinea pigs and ponies and more. Bird...
St Mary's Church, Tetford (approx. 6 miles away)
Situated on the corner of Church Lane and East Road. This 14th Century church replaced an earlier church on the site. You'll see a Tower with battlements, crocketed finials and grotesque gargoyles.
Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival, Tetford (approx. 6 miles away)
The Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival is an annual event generally running over a weekend in May. You can follow the scarecrow trail or simply wander around the village at your leisure. Lunches and teas are served in the village hall and there's generally music and stalls to keep you amused. It'...
The Greenwich Meridian, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
During the late 19th century a standardized zero degrees longitude was agreed and became known as the Greenwich Meridian. It is the world’s Prime Meridian for measuring longitude and travels north to south across the globe. Interestingly, the line passes through Cordeaux High School, on...